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By the end of this season, the diminutive midfielder will have to cope without the protection of South Korea's Ji-Sung Park. The Korean suffered a knee injury at the end of March. This Friday he will be operated on in the United States by one of the world's best specialists in this field, surgeon Richard Steadman.
This doctor has already operated on footballers such as Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Michael Owen, and Alan Shearer.
"His season is already over. J.S. Park's knee condition did not improve, complications arose and we sent him to the best specialists to do everything possible," said Manchester United's coach Sir Alex Ferguson.
It is not possible to predict when the 26-year-old South Korean international will be able to play again.
Somewhat better news for the "Man Utd" club is that defender Nemanja Vidic, who missed the last 7 games due to a broken collarbone, is recovering rapidly and should be able to play in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Milan. Remember that "United" won the first leg 3-2.
"Nemanja is already training at full strength. On Monday, he will undergo another X-ray examination, after which it will be finally clear about his chances of playing in Milan," said A. Ferguson.
Another central defender, Rio Ferdinand, will also travel to Italy with the team, although his chances of playing are still in doubt.
Striker Louis Saha, who has recovered from an ankle tendon injury, will be ready for this weekend's Premier League match against Everton, while captain Gary Neville is still recovering from a calf injury.
